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Newsweek
27-05-2025
- Sport
- Newsweek
The Irony of Angel Cabrera's Jailbird Win at Sr PGA Championship is Unreal
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. Angel Cabrera's return to professional golf has been nothing short of legendary. In less than two years since his release from prison, he has become a two-time Senior Major Champion and a three-time winner on the PGA Tour Champions. However, the Argentine has much more to add to his legend. He achieved both victories at the Regions Tradition and the Senior PGA Championship using an Odyssey Jailbird putter. The analogy to his history with law enforcement is impossible not to draw. Angel Cabrera has won back-to-back senior majors putting with the Odyssey Jailbird. You can't make this stuff up! — Adam Schupak (@AdamSchupak) May 26, 2025 The truth is, the evocative putter has worked wonders for Cabrera. He averages 1.7 putts per green reached within regulations (5th on the Senior Tour) and 1.3 (3rd) for all holes, during the 2025 season. He also averages 28.81 putts per round (26th). The two-time major and senior major champion won the Regions Tradition with a score of 20-under and the Senior PGA Championship with a score of 8-under, just one week later. This made him the first player to win senior major championships in consecutive weeks. The Odyssey Jailbird putter has become one of the most talked-about clubs in golf, thanks to its breakout success on the PGA Tour and its unique design. Known for its extra-long grip (up to 38-40 inches) and counterbalanced stability, the Jailbird is said to help golfers maintain a smooth, pendulum-like stroke. The original Jailbird gained fame after being used by tour pros like Wyndham Clark (2023 U.S. Open winner) and Rickie Fowler, leading to high demand for retail versions. Odyssey later released updated models, including the Jailbird 380 and Jailbird Ai-One, incorporating AI-driven face technology for even better performance. Angel Cabrera of Argentina hits a putt on the 14th hole during the final round of the Senior PGA Championship 2025 at Congressional Country Club on May 25, 2025 in Bethesda, Maryland. Angel Cabrera of Argentina hits a putt on the 14th hole during the final round of the Senior PGA Championship 2025 at Congressional Country Club on May 25, 2025 in Bethesda, Cabrera doesn't talk much about the subject, he hasn't shied away from discussing his time in prison. After his victory at the Senior PGA Championship, he indirectly referenced the matter, sharing how he felt at the time. "I feel very emotional," he said. "Maybe you cannot see but I'm very, very emotional inside, especially after all the things that I went through. I can't believe that I made it but I'm here and very happy of myself." Angel Cabrera served a prison sentence in his native Argentina for domestic violence. His legal situation worsened before his trial, when he left the country without authorization and was arrested abroad by Interpol. The 55-year-old was released at the end of 2023 and managed to return to the PGA Tour Champions just a few months later. After a modest 2024, his extraordinary talent has fully blossomed this season. More Golf: US Open Champ Drops a Bomb, Claims Players Cheat USGA Driver Tests
Newsweek
27-05-2025
- Sport
- Newsweek
Padraig Harrington Helping Amateurs amid Sr PGA Championship Pain
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. Irishman Padraig Harrington is recognized as one of the wisest voices in professional golf. He is admired not only for his extraordinary experience, but also for the time he dedicates to sharing his knowledge with anyone who needs advice. The recently concluded Senior PGA Championship is another example of this. Despite a very disappointing finish, the three-time major champion took the time to offer valuable insights, particularly to help amateur golfers. Harrington's analysis focused on the overemphasis of statistics during the round, which he believes should be eliminated altogether. "One of the worst things you can do on the golf course is judge and analyse," he said. "After, let's say, 26 holes, I knew I'd missed two greens this week and hit a couple of par fives. That's horrible information to have in your head." "You shouldn't be aware of how many fairways or how many we don't play fairways and greens. We play score..." "Every day should be just the score. You should never be analyzing your round as you're playing it and there's no doubt the fact that I knew I'd hit lots of fairways and greens meant I was analyzing my round. In a perfect world you wouldn't even know what score you're shooting, you'd just be playing." 'One of the worst things you can do on the golf course…' Padraig Harrington shared some great advice for amateur golfers about why it can be counter-productive to equate hitting fairways and greens to success. — (@GOLF_com) May 26, 2025 In an era when tools like Trackman allow players to evaluate the impact of literally every move on their golf results, this is certainly an interesting opinion. Padraig Harrington tied for second place with Thomas Bjorn at the Senior PGA Championship, finishing just one stroke behind the winner, Angel Cabrera. The Irishman was on the verge of a great comeback but faded down the stretch. Harrington began the final round two strokes behind the leaders, but his position improved significantly as the round progressed. Through the 14th hole, he had made seven birdies and no bogeys; his event score was 10-under, and he led the tournament by two strokes. Padraig Harrington of Ireland hits a tee shot on the 16th hole during the final round of the Senior PGA Championship 2025 at Congressional Country Club on May 25, 2025 in Bethesda, Maryland. Padraig Harrington of Ireland hits a tee shot on the 16th hole during the final round of the Senior PGA Championship 2025 at Congressional Country Club on May 25, 2025 in Bethesda, he then carded a double bogey on the 15th and a bogey on the 18th to fall down dramatically. This allowed Cabrera to surge forward, completing the back nine with two birdies and a bogey. This marks Harrington's ninth top-10 finish in senior major championships, including his victory at the 2022 U.S. Senior Open. It's also his fifth runner-up finish in such events. Two years ago, he finished runner-up at the Senior PGA Championship, losing a playoff to Steve Stricker. But as great as he is on the course, he is just as great off of it, always willing to impart his wisdom. More Golf: PGA Tour Pro Goes from Mortgage Broker to Champion at Colonial
Newsweek
25-05-2025
- Sport
- Newsweek
Angel Cabrera Gets Back-to-Back Majors, Wins Senior PGA Championship
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. What a rollercoaster ride Angel Cabrera has been on. The 2009 Masters champion has gone from an Argentine prison to back-to-back winner on the PGA Tour Champions circuit. He capped off another incredible week on Sunday, winning the Senior PGA Championship by one stroke ahead of Padraig Harrington and Thomas Bjorn. He signed for a 3-under 69 at Congressional to fend off a host of challengers, finishing at 8-under overall. Incredibly, this is Cabrera's second major title in less than a week. The 55-year-old captured the rain-delayed Regions Tradition on Monday in Alabama. BETHESDA, MARYLAND - MAY 25: Angel Cabrera of Argentina hits a tee shot on the first hole during the final round of the Senior PGA Championship 2025 at Congressional Country Club on May 25, 2025... BETHESDA, MARYLAND - MAY 25: Angel Cabrera of Argentina hits a tee shot on the first hole during the final round of the Senior PGA Championship 2025 at Congressional Country Club on May 25, 2025 in Bethesda, Maryland. (Photo by) MoreThat was the first Senior major title of his career. Six days later he doubled that feat. For much of the final round, the tournament was wide open. Several players either held the lead or were within a shot of it. But Harrington's costly double bogey on 15 loomed large. Meanwhile, Cabrera, playing a couple of groups later, birdied the same hole. That proved to be the difference. Cabrera's success is so unlikely considering what he has been through the last few years. Angel Cabrera was sentenced to prison in his home nation of Argentina for domestic violence, among other charges. He spent nearly 30 months in jail, both in Brazil and Argentina, before being released in late 2023. The 2007 U.S. Open champion was welcomed with open arms by the Tour, even earning his place back at Augusta National to play the Masters. That decision was not well received by everyone, particularly activist groups. Nevertheless, Cabrera has found his home once again, dominating on the golf course. More Golf: Colonial Leader Having Breakthrough, Warns PGA Tour 'More to Come'
The Irish Sun
25-05-2025
- Sport
- The Irish Sun
Padraig Harrington claws back after horror double to stay in Senior US PGA Championship major hunt at Congressional
GOLF legend Padraig Harrington finds himself just two shots off the lead heading into the final round of the Senior PGA Championship. 2 Padraig Harrington is just two-strokes off the lead at the Senior PGA Championship 2025 at Congressional Country Club ahead of Sunday's final round 2 LIV Golf ace Lee Westwood is also in the mix at the PGA Championship On another tough scoring day, Harrington ground out an even-par round that included a pair of birdies on the front nine to cancel two bogeys at either end. He twice responded to bogeys on the back nine with immediate birdies, reaching the 17th tee just one off the lead. But he carded a double bogey at 17 from the greenside rough — looked like it might derail his charge. But true to form, the Stackstown Golf Club icon bounced back with a birdie at the last to finish at three under par, two behind the leaders. read more on golf Speaking after he round at the country club's Blue course, Harrington admitted he's delighted to be in the mix for the final round. He said: 'I'm happy to be two shots back. 'I felt it could be worse. I made a few nice birdies at times out there. Wasn't great off the tee, wasn't great with my putting - it kind of left me on edge most of the day. 'Yeah, a little bit disappointed not to birdie 16, and then double 17. Most read in Golf "I certainly could have finished a little stronger. But being only two shots back - there's a lot of people in play - at least I'm within two of the lead. 'I haven't really thought too much about my round, to be honest. Just tried to play. With the wind, sometimes it's good that you just play each hole as it comes. 'I wouldn't be in a rush either' say fans as Paige Spiranac names celebrity as 'slowest golfer' she's ever played with 'It really depends on the wind. I don't know what the forecast is — if it's as windy as this, it'll be hard for anybody to go low. "If it's not windy, there's so many people up there, somebody's going to shoot 66, 65. 'You've got to expect if it's a nice day tomorrow, nine-under par — somebody's going to shoot a good score. There's so many players up there. 'Hopefully tomorrow I drive it like I did on day one, which was great, and hole a few putts.' Meanwhile, the leaderboard is packed with big names. Retief Goosen and Angel Cabrera share the lead at five under, while Stewart Cink and Lee Westwood sit one back. Harrington, Vijay Singh, and Y.E. Yang are among those two behind. The Rathfarnham man will get his challenge underway at 6:10pm on Sunday alongside Sweden's Robert Karlson as he looks to add a second Senior major title to his 2022 US Open triumph .
